Hermann B. "Chip" Spranger II.

Hermann B. “Chip” Spranger II, age 66 of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Chip was born in Portland, Indiana on September 9, 1960 and moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1961, where he remained the rest of his life.

In 1978, Chip took his graduation gift money and purchased his first piece of property — thus began his real estate career. Chip was an agent at Remax Perrett Assoc., Inc. for 41 years.

During these 41 years, Chip developed an interest in being involved in politics. He served on the Springfield City Council and Building Commission as well as the Battle Creek City Council. During those years there have been many awards and accomplishments to his credit.

Chip met his wife, Amanda in England, and they were married February 12, 2005. She has been a devoted wife and mother. Their son, Kai Alexander, was born November 30, 2009. Chip and Kai are a well-recognized pair around the city and beyond. Their relationship is SO special and they are inseparable. Kai will continue to carry on his passion for cars, boats and the water.

Chip is known to many as a kind, generous, cheerful, helpful and respected pillar of the community.

Our hearts are broken — We miss you.

Chip is survived by his wife, Amanda; his son, Kai; his mother, Jan Spranger; his brother, Martin Spranger; his sisters, Erika Grant and Lisa (John) Adamson; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2026 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Battle Creek. Funeral services to Celebrate Chip’s Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 349 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek. If you wish, In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Chip's son, Kai Spranger, to help start a continuing education fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church. Personal messages for the family and favorite memories of Chip may be placed here at www.henryfuneralhome.org.